The BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE first seen on 11/28/2010 is still at Martin Lake, Lathrop State Park. Actually we think there may be 2, as we saw one at Martin Lake. Then as we were driving around Horseshoe Reservoir we saw what we thought was the same bird...however we returned to Martin Lake less than 5 minutes later and saw the same species again! We got some great flyover shots this weekend. They can be seen at Colorado Birder.
I am, I am ashamed to admit, one of those people who until recently did not report to CBRC...that us until I realized how important is. I have since reported all the rarities in my yard this year and included photos. I hope they can be done retroactively. I just did not think the Orchard Oriole I saw in my yard in May was that big a deal as I had posted it and the Baltimore Oriole that arrived at the same time, but none of the groups would include it in their rare bird alerts. I was subsequently told by 2 fellow birders that there were no records in Huerfano County for that species....so I reported it to CBRC. It can be discouraging and frustrating at times when you see a bird that you know is unusual for your particular area...and it is not acknowledged...so just submit it...one county's ho-hum bird can be a rarity for your area! And yes, I did submit a record of the Black-legged Kittiwake... Polly Wren Neldner 151 County Road 359 La Veta, CO Huerfano County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
